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UK Construction outlook remains flat while infrastructure remains strong
UK Construction outlook remains flat while infrastructure remains strong The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Construction Monitor Q2 2023 portrays a mixed picture when it comes to i...
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Costain accelerates ESG ambitions with £85m revolving credit
Costain accelerates ESG ambitions with £85m revolving credit Costain Group, the infrastructure solutions company, is accelerating its ESG ambitions after securing an £85 million sustainability-linked...
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WRC grabs new JCB JS20MH Materials Handler for new Recycling Facility
WRC grabs new JCB JS20MH Materials Handler for new Recycling Facility A leading Scottish recycling firm is using a new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste. Renfre...
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GHD and Costain partnership to deliver strategic advice to UK Government
GHD and Costain partnership to deliver strategic advice to UK Government Leading professional services organisation GHD, in partnership with Costain, has been selected by the Department for Transport...
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Keeping British Roads safe doesn’t need to cost the Earth
Keeping British Roads safe doesn’t need to cost the Earth Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to ensure that their road networks are in a safe and serviceable condition. At the sam...
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Harwinn Agricultural and Construction evolves with a Develon DX100W-7 Excavator
Harwinn Agricultural and Construction evolves with a Develon DX100W-7 Excavator When he had to change the nature of his business for health reasons, David Hardgrave of Harwinn Agricultural and Constru...
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VolvoCE’s largest Excavator in Japan digs in at Fukushima Solar Energy Site
VolvoCE’s largest Excavator in Japan digs in at Fukushima Solar Energy Site Volvo Construction Equipment has marked a major milestone in Japan, delivering its largest excavator ever sold in the...
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NRG Riverside roll out first Electric Food Waste Collection Fleet in the UK
NRG Riverside roll out first Electric Food Waste Collection Fleet in the UK NRG Riverside, the contract hire and fleet solutions provider, has delivered seven fully electric food waste trucks to Basil...
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VolvoCE Malaysia expands with new dealership in Borneo
VolvoCE Malaysia expands with new dealership in Borneo Volvo Construction Equipment has announced a new dealer facility in the Malaysian state of Borneo to better serve customers. The Borneo VCE deale...
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Staffordshire County Council’s JCB Pothole Pro clocks in for its first shift
Staffordshire County Council’s JCB Pothole Pro clocks in for its first shift Staffordshire County Council’s brand-new Pothole Pro has clocked on for its first shift – on the doorstep of the JCB...
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New high-speed train opens from Rome to Pompeii
New high-speed train opens from Rome to Pompeii A direct train service from Rome to Pompeii in under two hours: thanks to an agreement between the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Italian State Rai...
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ARC India Forum focused on Sustainability, Energy and Digitalization
ARC India Forum focused on Sustainability, Energy and Digitalization The ARC Advisory Group’s 21st India Forum, titled Driving Sustainability, Energy Transition, and Performance through Digitalization...
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New BIM based Digital Design Workflow minimises Traffic Accidents
New BIM based Digital Design Workflow minimises Traffic Accidents The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) developed a digital model designed to identify dangerous roads...
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Three more Rail Transit Lines in China adopt Hytera Communication Technology
Three more Rail Transit Lines in China adopt Hytera Communication Technology Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has completed t...
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Iteris supporting Intelligent Transportation Systems in Mérida, Mexico
Iteris supporting Intelligent Transportation Systems in Mérida, Mexico Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced it has been...
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New Trinity River BNSF Railway Bridge in Texas now open
New Trinity River BNSF Railway Bridge in Texas now open BNSF Railway recently marked a significant milestone in its double track project in North Texas, as the first train crossed over the newly const...
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Topcon acquires Pennsylvania-based Boyd Instrument and Supply
Topcon acquires Pennsylvania-based Boyd Instrument and Supply Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a new addition to its Topcon Solutions Store organization. Boyd Instrument and Supply of Horsham,...
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ROMCO Equipment expands VolvoCE Dealer Territory in Southwest US
ROMCO Equipment expands VolvoCE Dealer Territory in Southwest US ROMCO Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer that has been serving Texas for over 60 years, is expanding its footprint in the...
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Road Sign Maintenance is critical to maintain Road Safety
Road Sign Maintenance is critical to maintain Road Safety Despite the UK’s Traffic Signs Manual stating that steps should be taken to ensure clear visibility of roadside signs is maintained, the resou...
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DEVELON Excavators extracting Toxic Algae in Martinique
DEVELON Excavators extracting Toxic Algae in Martinique MADIMAT, Groupe André LANES, the Authorised Dealer in Martinique for Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) has customised two Develon...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery UK and Xwatch Safety Solutions boost partnership
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK and Xwatch Safety Solutions boost partnership Xwatch Safety Solutions, a leading provider of advanced height and slew systems, is proud to announce that its partnersh...
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Iteris wins contract for Traffic Signal Retiming Program in Seminole County
Iteris wins contract for Traffic Signal Retiming Program in Seminole County Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it...
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Komatsu announces new 3-ton Electric Mini-Excavator in Europe
Komatsu announces new 3-ton Electric Mini-Excavator in Europe Komatsu is set to introduce to the European market, a new 3-ton class electric mini excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery. Komatsu...
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Leuven enhances road safety with a 3d Digital Model of the full road network
Leuven enhances road safety with a 3d Digital Model of the full road network The City of Leuven, capital of Flanders in Belgium and one of the European Capitals of Innovation can estimate faster and m...
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Doosan moves Industrial Vehicle Parts Centre to Germany
Doosan moves Industrial Vehicle Parts Centre to Germany Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a leading supplier of quality material handling equipment, has announced the successful transfer of its Parts D...
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New materials developed in South Korea to help Air Taxis take off
New materials developed in South Korea to help Air Taxis take off Development of 100% self-reinforced composites for urban air mobility (UAM) and other applications. Significant improvement in bonding...
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Excavator Bucket Manufacturer Miller UK celebrates 45 years
Excavator Bucket Manufacturer Miller UK celebrates 45 years The UK’s largest excavator `bucket manufacturer – headquartered in Northumberland – is celebrating 45 years in business as it announces ambi...
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Power up the UK’s EV infrastructure with Microgrids and Smart Networks
Power up the UK’s EV infrastructure with Microgrids and Smart Networks Over the past decade, consumer demand and global pressure to meet carbon net zero targets have culminated in exponential gr...
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hy-fcell 2023 in Stuttgart to promote Hydrogen Technology
hy-fcell 2023 in Stuttgart to promote Hydrogen Technology hy-fcell 2023 in Stuttgart promotes knowledge transfer, networking and professional exchange within the hydrogen and fuel cell community more...
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Celebrate Excellence in Africa at the Transport Evolution Africa Awards
Celebrate Excellence in Africa at the Transport Evolution Africa Awards As the Transport and Logistics sector evolves we need to celebrate the innovative solutions that are happening in the sector, su...
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Yanmar SV26 Mini Excavator keeps operations running smoothly
Yanmar SV26 Mini Excavator keeps operations running smoothly Dorset-based agricultural contracting company, Hurn Bridge Fencing, relies on the versatility and sure-footedness of a single Yanmar CE EME...
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Transport and Logistics in Africa
Transport and Logistics in Africa Improved transport and logistics in Africa have immense potential to realise the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA envisions...
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Africa PPP to Accelerate Infrastructure Development and Investment in Africa
Africa PPP to Accelerate Infrastructure Development and Investment in Africa AME Trade is proud to announce the launch of the 13th edition of Africa PPP, the longest-running Public-Private Partnership...
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Glastonbury Festival relies on SRL Traffic Management Solutions
Glastonbury Festival relies on SRL Traffic Management Solutions SRL has delivered its biggest integrated event solution to support the traffic management plan at this year’s Glastonbury Festival...
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TRACTO UK expands into Saudi Arabia with GRUNDODRILL 18ACS deal
TRACTO UK expands into Saudi Arabia with GRUNDODRILL 18ACS deal Pioneering German trenchless technology company, TRACTO, has a fully-fledged subsidiary for the UK market. TRACTO UK not only has the Br...
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Mecalac REVOTRUCK concept to be showcased at Plantworx
Mecalac REVOTRUCK concept to be showcased at Plantworx On stand B-EA1 at this year’s Plantworx exhibition, Mecalac will showcase its industry-defining REVOTRUCK concept to the UK market. The culminati...
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smartmicro expands into UK with Smart Video and Sensing acquisition
smartmicro expands into UK with Smart Video and Sensing acquisition smartmicro, a global leader in traffic radar sensors and solutions, announced the acquisition of Smart Video and Sensing Ltd., a UK-...
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Liebherr Luffing Jib Cranes support tallest Residential Building Project in New Zealand
Liebherr Luffing Jib Cranes support tallest Residential Building Project in New Zealand Liebherr’s luffing jib cranes have their sights set high: a 280 HC-L 12/24 and a 542 HC-L 18/36 are currently at...
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Spillard Human Detection System debuts at Plantworx
Spillard Human Detection System debuts at Plantworx Spillard Safety Systems, an authoritative figure in the People Plant Interface (PPI) conversation, will be showcasing its AI Human Detection System...
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GUAY in Quebec expands Tadano Rough Terrain Crane Fleet
GUAY in Quebec expands Tadano Rough Terrain Crane Fleet GUAY specializes in operated and non-operated crane rentals throughout Quebec, and they have increased their rental fleet with the purchase of 1...
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New Edinburgh Tram Line Continuation completed by Sacyr
New Edinburgh Tram Line Continuation completed by Sacyr Today, the Council of Edinburgh has opened the continuation of the tram line connecting the city center to Newhaven district. The project was de...
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Volvo Electric Machinery gets to work in Singapore
Volvo Electric Machinery gets to work in Singapore The first fully electric construction machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have arrived in Singapore and were formally launched for...
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Ferrovial sells €42m stake in the Azores Toll Road in Portugal
Ferrovial sells €42m stake in the Azores Toll Road in Portugal Ferrovial, through its Toll Roads subsidiary, has reached an agreement to sell 89.2% of the Azores toll road, in Portugal, to infrastruct...
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Restoring Skid Resistance in Cyngor Gwynedd
Restoring Skid Resistance in Cyngor Gwynedd When multiple roads in the Dwyfor area of Cyngor Gwynedd were identified to have skid resistance below the required levels, a solution was required to resto...
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BAE Systems Gen3 electric drive system to power largest Electric Bus Fleet in Canada
BAE Systems Gen3 electric drive system to power largest Electric Bus Fleet in Canada BAE Systems, a leader in heavy-duty electric propulsion, announced that the ten transit authorities members of the...
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Aggregate Industries wins Highways Repair Contract with East Midlands Councils
Aggregate Industries wins Highways Repair Contract with East Midlands Councils Aggregate Industries has been chosen to deliver a five-year £47m road repair and maintenance contract across 3,000 miles...
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Historic church renovated with the help of Liebherr 250 EC-B Gantry Crane
Historic church renovated with the help of Liebherr 250 EC-B Gantry Crane How and where should the top-slewing crane be placed to ensure optimal progress at the parish church site? These questions pre...
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AfDB continues to prioritize Infrastructure in Africa for Economic Growth
AfDB continues to prioritize Infrastructure in Africa for Economic Growth The African Development Bank (AfDB) has consistently recognized the critical role of infrastructure development in driving eco...
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DEVELON celebrates Top 10 North American Dealers of 2022
DEVELON celebrates Top 10 North American Dealers of 2022 DEVELON has announced its top-performing dealers of 2022. The top 10 dealer enterprises are among more than 180 authorized DEVELON construction...
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Hitachi Connected Technology automating Carmac in the UK
Hitachi Connected Technology automating Carmac in the UK Carmac Building and Civil Engineering Ltd has opted to have every new Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator fitted with market-leading 3D machine control a...
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